Kyle Tucker Says He Isn’t Pressing, Points to Different Reason for Slow Start

Kyle Tucker is pushing back on the idea that he’s pressing at the plate. Per Jack Harris of the New York Post, Tucker offered a different explanation for his slow start this season. Look, we’ve all been watching him and wondering what’s going on. The guy says he’s not gripping the bat too tight — he’s got his own take on why the numbers aren’t there yet. We’ll see if the results start matching the confidence soon enough.

Source(s): Jack Harris (New York Post) | First reported: April 14, 2026